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Hi guys this is Blake, I just wanted to introduce myself and thank everybody who contributes to the wealth of knowledge on this forum and seek advice about this HUGE DC electric motor I want to put into my Chevy Nova.
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The dimensions of this motor are approximately 13.5”x20” and it weighs about 350 or so pounds. The ID tag states it’s 36/48v. It is from a Hyster forklift and has been sitting for quite some time.
For my Nova EV I would like to have about a 50 mile range and be able to cruise at 55mph and be able to take it to the drag strip and have some fun.
I wanted to hear what setups you guys have had succes with as far and Voltage and amperage for a motor like this. I would like to advance the brushes a bit to be able to to safely run a higher voltage for top speed.
I was thinking along the lines of a Zilla 1k for the motor controller and a good size bank of LifePo4 battery’s to keep this beast fed. It’s a Monster motor and I’m really exited to be closer to building a great EV!
Pics attached at end of post
The dimensions of this motor are approximately 13.5”x20” and it weighs about 350 or so pounds. The ID tag states it’s 36/48v. It is from a Hyster forklift and has been sitting for quite some time.
For my Nova EV I would like to have about a 50 mile range and be able to cruise at 55mph and be able to take it to the drag strip and have some fun.
I wanted to hear what setups you guys have had succes with as far and Voltage and amperage for a motor like this. I would like to advance the brushes a bit to be able to to safely run a higher voltage for top speed.
I was thinking along the lines of a Zilla 1k for the motor controller and a good size bank of LifePo4 battery’s to keep this beast fed. It’s a Monster motor and I’m really exited to be closer to building a great EV!
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